Assistant Engineer

Assistant Engineer

Business Unit: 5049 - Hertfordshire

Location: Stevenage

Job Role

Ringway Infrastructure Services is recruiting for an Assistant Engineer to join the Hertfordshire highways contract. This is an exciting entry‑level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in highways engineering, project delivery, and infrastructure development. You’ll play a key role in supporting the design, coordination, and delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes, working across the full project lifecycle from early planning through to construction and handover.

As an Assistant Engineer, you will support the delivery of a wide range of highway projects, from small‑scale maintenance works through to large, complex schemes.

You will gain exposure to engineering design, project management, stakeholder coordination and compliance, working closely with experienced professionals and contributing to the successful delivery of schemes across the network.

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes
• Assist with the full project lifecycle, from early contractor involvement through to completion
• Prepare project programmes, cost forecasts, risk registers and progress reports
• Produce and review engineering drawings, designs and technical documentation
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (DMRB, TSRGD, Red Book and local authority requirements)
• Assist with traffic management planning and site set‑up coordination
• Support permit applications, TTRO/TTRN submissions and statutory approvals
• Liaise with stakeholders including local authorities, suppliers, utility companies and internal teams
• Monitor project costs and support commercial activities such as variations and reporting
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Some experience or knowledge of highways, infrastructure or project delivery
• Understanding of relevant standards such as DMRB, TSRGD and CDM Regulations
• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Full UK driving licence

Permanent

Full Time - 45 - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.